For review: PEP 308 - If-then-else expression

[Erik Max Francis]

Paul Rubin wrote:

> You know, if the inspiration for this syntax (condition in the middle)
> is list comprehensions, maybe the thing can be improved by requiring
> parentheses around the expression:
> 
>   (x if is_special(x) else y)
> 
> For some reason I find that clearer than the same thing without the
> parens.

Fortunately, whether they're required or not, you can always insert them
yourself as a matter of style.  I don't think they should be required
but imagine myself using surrounding parentheses often.

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